Here’s a mug cake for instant festive holiday vibes. The smell of this thing baking is equal to a tray of holiday cookies IMO. That deep dark molasses and ginger is a combo.

Top it up with whatever suits your mood. I prefer nut butters if it’s breakfast and ice cream if dessert. Boom!

Let me know if you give this easy thing a try!

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4.70 from 10 votes

Single-serving Gingerbread Cake

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: cake, easy recipes, gingerbread, gluten-free, low sugar, mug cake, plant-based, single-serving, small-batch, vegan

Servings: cake

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

1/2 cup ramekin or similar

Ingredients

1 tsp oil (5 g)
2 tbsp nut milk (30 g)
2 tsp sugar (8 g)
1 tsp molasses (7 g)
dash of vanilla extract
2 tbsp flour (15 g) gf if desired
1/4 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and grease your ramekin.
In a small bowl, add oil, milk, molasses, sugar, vanilla and stir until combined.
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, spices.
Add dry into wet and whisk until combined (don't overmix it). Should resemble pancake batter. If too thick, add 1 tsp water or milk. If too wet, add a pinch more flour.
Pour into dish, bake 20 min, top with whatever and enjoy!